An Advanced Multi-role Helicopter

The AH-64 Apache is the world’s most advanced multi-role combat helicopter and is used by the U.S. Army and a growing number of international defense forces. Boeing has delivered more than 2,200 Apaches to customers around the world since the aircraft entered production. The U.S. Army Apache fleet has accumulated (as of July 2016) more than 4.2 million flight hours since the first AH-64A was delivered to the U.S. Army in January 1984.

AH-64 Apache Milestones

Support

Optimizing readiness of the Apache fleet around the globe is one of Boeing’s many missions. From performance-based logistics contracting and integrated fleet support to vertical lift maintenance, modifications and repairs, Boeing provides a broad spectrum of innovative products and services which directly support and enhance capabilities while reducing total cost of ownership. These award-winning services range from transactional spares to complete lifecycle support solutions that are uniquely tailored to the requirements of each AH-64 customer.

AH-64E Apache Technical Specifications

Length

Maximum Level Flight Speed

Height

15.24 ft (4.64 m)

Wing Span

17.15 ft (5.227 m)

Primary Mission Gross Weight

15,075 lb (6,838 kg)

Vertical Rate of Climb

More than 2,000 ft per minute

Maximum Rate of Climb

More than 2,800 ft per minute

Maximum Level Flight Speed

More than 150 knots (279 kilometers per hour)

AH-64 Apache Gallery

Feature Stories

Utah National Guard Apache Pilot CW5 Ken Jones has served his country for decades and, now, is in a class by himself as an AH-64 Apache Pilot. As an instructor and a warrior he has achieved a master level.

AH-64 Apache Customers

Boeing delivered the first U.S. Army Apache AH-64A in January 1984. Since then, the U.S. Army and other nations have received more than 2,200 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters. Boeing’s global customers for the Apache include Egypt, Greece, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

Egypt

Greece

India

Indonesia

Israel

Japan

Korea

Kuwait

Netherlands

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States

AH-64 Apache Quick Facts

Boeing produced 937 AH-64A Apaches between 1984 and 1997. Some remain in service today, and have:

Classification and threat-prioritization of up to 128 targets in less than a minute

Integrated sensors, networking, and digital communications for situational awareness, management of the combat arena in real time, and digital transmission of images and target locations to joint operations battlefield commanders